AgdaPkt 2015-10-12 Closed and Joint SA and PFA

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6.3.C. - Page 2 due diligence to the complexity of the existing system and the level of technical and response capability called for in policy and code. Industry best practices for administration and management of a parking "system" recommends a centralized program of management (on and off-street) under the purview of a professional parking manager. Centralized administration and management best supports the concept of an integrated parking system as all elements of the parking system (off-street, on-street and oversight of any third party provider) are consolidated within a single division and leadership structure. As such, administration and decision-making are structured to consider parking assets both individually and as a system. Resources can be managed in a tailored fashion where necessary and leveraged as appropriate and most efficient. As implementation of the Downtown Precise Plan continues, it has become increasingly clear that the success of Downtown will depend on the effective management of the parking supply as well as a robust program to reduce the number of employees driving alone to work. New development projects and their tenants will have transportation demand management programs that they are obligated to implement. A Parking and Transportation Demand Manager would be responsible for working with employers to ensure both that they are meeting their statutory requirements and helping them develop programs to maximize the number of people choosing alternatives to driving alone to work. On June 22, 2015, City Council approved funding in the fiscal year 2015-16 budget to create a regular full-time position to support the area of parking and transportation demand. Staff developed job specifications to accurately capture the scope and qualifications for this position. The recommended salary range for this position is $8,671 to $10,405 monthly, set by internal alignment at 22% below the Senior Transportation Coordinator, with consideration given to salary survey data of comparable classifications within a group of benchmark cities in the Bay Area. The City met and conferred with the Redwood City Management Employees Association (RCMEA), and the proposed classification and salary has been reviewed and approved by RCMEA, and will be included in the RCMEA bargaining unit. ALTERNATIVES • Council could direct staff to continue using existing staff to support in this area. • Council could direct staff to propose an alternative recommendation for a classification related to this function. FISCAL IMPACT Funds for this classification have been included in the Council approved fiscal year 2015-16 budget.